There are at least 3 local galleries I enjoy visiting every few months: Garry Oak Gallery on…read morePioneer in Oak Harbor, Penn Cove Gallery in Coupeville and Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes. They are wonderful sources of diverse-medium local art and provide shopping opportunities for economical gifts representing life on Whidbey Island. Garry Oak Gallery offers a diverse selection of pottery, blown glass, paintings, jewelry and wood working. The displays are well lit with plenty of space to offer perspective. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely no pressure. Combine it with lunch at one of the nearby restaurants and you are all set.

This is my first stop when shopping for that needed 'special' gift. I love that all the artwork is…read morecreated by local artists living and working on Whidbey Island. It is a beautifully arranged gallery with many media represented. It is also easily accessible from the street with handicap parking available directly in front of the gallery. It is also COVID compliant with masks, hand sanitizing and social distancing.

This art gallery at the far side of Port Townsend downtown is my favorite by far. They work with…read moremany, many artists with varying mediums. Every time we visit I find something to purchase and often many items I would love to purchase if I had the means. The artists are top notch. Don't miss

A gallery full of beautiful things - lots of metal work, stone work, wood work and furniture -…read morebasically a ton of stuff I'd love to buy and stock my home with... if I had Justin Bieber-style cash flow, that is. This place kind of reminds me a little of Twist in Portland (in fact, they have some of the same artists' stuff here as at Twist) - lots of stuff I'd like to have in my home, none of which I could afford. Do the prices reflect the quality? In some cases, yes, in others, maybe not. But the true value of art lies in the eye of the beholder. So that's just my opinion. High-end work and, as expected, comparatively high-end prices. Definitely worth a browse, and if you have the ends, you'll probably leave with your hands full of some treasure.

I always love walking into an art gallery, especially when the artists work in the gallery! I found…read moreso many great treasures here and settled on my purchase; I was chatting up the gentleman behind the counter and he was the local painter- he gestured to many of the paintings throughout the gallery- all of which were gorgeous works of art! I love the variety of mediums and artists, prices range from affordable all the way up to fine art pricing based on what it was. Some items you could pick up and really look at and some you were afraid to breathe on, lol. I greatly appreciated the diverse works.

Yes, I'm one of the artists of Penn Cove Gallery. 28 Whidbey artists own and operate the gallery,…read moreso any time you visit you'll interact with and artist and an owner. We offer a wide variety of art in a range of prices. Because we own the gallery, prices are well below what you'd otherwise pay. The gallery is open every day of the year except Christmas, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving.

I really dig this lovely little gallery, located in one of the coolest middle-of-nowhere towns I've…read moreever stumbled into. I've been to a couple of openings here and had a blast each time. It's about an hour and a half drive north of Seattle, into the beautiful pastoral area of the Skagit River Valley, and well worth that drive for a gallery opening or an artist talk. Smith & Vallee put a lot of emphasis on both paintings and sculpture, particularly from regional artists (and the Skagit Valley area happens to be loaded with great artists, presumably attracted to the great landscapes and light angles, and the arts-friendly communal atmosphere of Bow-Edison). A cozy, intimate gallery + talented local artists + a supportive community = really fun and well-attended gallery openings. It can get pretty packed, which might force you to rubberneck a bit in order to see some of the art, but people are generally kind and relaxed. If it's too crowded for your blood, walk around and check out some of the other neato little shops, restaurants or bars in town and then filter back after a bit. "Town," by the way, is more or less a couple of charming little blocks that look as if you're on the set of a movie.

Their collections are very well-curated and showcase regional talent. The gallery is warm and…read moreinviting, not at all stuffy or snooty. The owners are also furniture and cabinetry makers, mostly working with reclaimed & unique slabs of wood. Their work is beyond compare.

I am crazy confused. How does this place not get written about by every visitor to Orcas??…read more You've seen the driveway entrance to their place from the main highway. Giant, shiny, reflective, metal spinning imploding-then-exploding undulating spikey flower-like moving sculptures. That may be a clunky way of describing it, but I bet you know what I'm talking about now. Going up [their] long driveway, I felt like I was going to somebody's house for a visit. Yowza, I wish I lived here! Nestled at the end of the road, lies a small house, a small studio for the more delicate sculptures and a large "yard" interspersed with moving metal. I didn't take pictures of the studio's sculptures, and frankly, my iPhone photos really don't capture how magnificent the outside moving sculptures are. These larger pieces adorning the meadow, powered by wind and continued momentum are astounding. Some are free-standing, some attached to trees. All are fascinating to watch--I was nearly hypnotized by some of the more complicated ones. Shiny, shiny. If I had $2K - $10K to spend on these, I totally would. They are stunning. Everybody should have one in their yard. You will love it and tell all your friends about this place after seeing it for yourself! Just gorgeous.

I love Anthony's work. He does large pieces as well as wall pieces. Everytime I visit Orcas Island…read moreI make a special visit to his sculpture garden. HIs large items are in the $3K-8K range (I think) and are quite reasonable for what you are getting.

This is an established gallery in a new, and much nicer location. There should be plenty of of…read morefoot traffic. The gallery is in a 1890's era building of old bricks and exposed ductwork. The gallery has two rooms. The day we visited, the well lit front had a display of art made from re-cycled/re-purposed materials. Very creative. It was with many artists mostly from the Olympic Peninsula area. The back gallery was a more the diverse collection of different media. All the artists are top shelf and not amateurish. My only complaint (selfishly so) is the lack of art photography (not the klitchy street festival kind). One or two pieces would be nice.

Excellent art gallery and reading space. I attended a reading connected with the port Townsend…read morewriters conference center. High-quality writers, lovely.

Wow, what a nice grouping of living artists. The hours seem to e erratic but open for sure Friday,…read moreSaturday, and Sunday.

I ordered a beautiful hummingbird mug from Northwest Native Expressions last week. The price was…read morereasonable and I was very surprised that shipping was free (a temporary promotion, I'm sure). My order arrived in just a week...exquisitely packaged with tissue paper and bubble wrap, inside and outside the box with the mug. My receipt even had a hand-written "thank you" on it! What a wonderful online shopping experience!

A great place to purchase both commercially produced and local artist made Native American artwork…read more Pieces and prices range from large to small to accommodate all budgets. I have made many purchases here which include Unique one of a kind dolls, wall décor, clothing and a large supply of greeting cards and other small trinkets for stocking stuffers for family and friends!